Embraer/FMA CBA 123 Vector
The Embraer/FMA CBA 123 Vector (originally EMB 123 for Embraer and IA 70 for FMA) was a 1990 turboprop aircraft designed for regional flights, to carry up to 19 passengers. The program arose from a partnership between the Brazilian company Embraer and the Argentine FMA. The project was an advanced turboprop aircraft for its time, including advanced technology in avionics, aerodynamics, and propulsion.
| CBA 123 Vector | |
|---|---|
| In flight at the 1990 Farnborough Air Show. | |
| Role | Light business aircraft or 19-seat regional airliner |
| Manufacturer | Embraer/Fábrica Militar de Aviones |
| First flight | 18 July 1990 |
| Status | Prototype |
| Number built | Two; third prototype unfinished |
| Developed from | Embraer EMB 120 |
| Developed into | Embraer ERJ 145 |
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